Job Summary

To set up, operate, adjust and clean the inspection equipment required to inspect and pack finish product into boxes in accordance to work instructions and standard operating procedures.  Maintain records of the finished product in the appropriate system.  Inspect/re-inspect and pack finished product. Assist in the training, guidance and leadership of other team members.  Take samples and determine properties of the produced finished products. Inspect finished UD material according to recipe and job instructions. Give feedback to the production area based on quality of material inspected.  Move, measure, maintain inventory and store raw and finished products.  

Essential Functions

All employees have the responsibility to:

Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient Protective Materials requirements, rules and procedures
Address any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible way
Report any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management Avient Protective Materials Values - Must strive to behave in line with Avient Protective Materials Values, supporting and encouraging colleagues in their alignment with our Values. Aspires to demonstrate exemplary behavior with respect to the Avient Protective Materials values inside and outside Avient Protective Materials.  Manufacturing Excellence – Avient Protective Materials wants to be 'best in class' in every respect, including manufacturing. To excel in manufacturing, we need to optimize how we do things. Everyone within the organization has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes.  To set up, operate, adjust and clean the inspection equipment required to inspect and pack finish product into boxes in accordance to work instructions and standard operating procedures.  Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining quality product. Take samples and determines properties of the produced finished products. Prepares samples for offline quality checks.  Supply and maintain inventory of components/supplies as needed. Abides by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of:  employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of Avient Protective Materials intellectual property limited to a “need to know” only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or Avient Protective Materials property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of Avient Protective Materials property and keys. Inspect and pack finished product.  Demonstrates a commitment to quality by ensuring all product documentation is accurate and complete. Responsible for compliance with relevant laws, regulatory requirements, recipes, SOP’s, and other related documentation and activities.  Ensures Company guidelines related to company policies relating to quality, safety, housekeeping and cost effectiveness are met. Enters data about components and finished products into the MES system. Maintain accurate production related records. Move, measure, maintain inventory and store raw and finished products. Receives stores, handles and delivers raw materials and finished products as required or directed.  Utilize standard material handling equipment.  Operate rider and/or walk for truck and overhead crane. Utilize good judgment in making critical decisions on product quality, equipment functionality, safety and other related activities.   Identifies problems related to equipment, work orders, log books, set-ups and other related activities and recommends ways to solve. Makes suggestions regarding product quality, safety precautions, and work improvements. Informs Lead of any problems that may impair the quality of the UD product, packaging components, work efficiency and/or safety. Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste by reviewing DYNPRO SHE DYN 653 and general awareness presentation.  Specific job holders will complete more detailed training as well. Uses time wisely to complete other tasks when no product is available at work station for inspection to include assisting on another inspection station, making core supports, housekeeping and completing training in training compass. Performs other duties as assigned.

Projects or Special Assignments

Operational Excellence Roles SAP Roles (as required)

This position involves work with (supervision of) and/or handling hazardous materials and waste at the Avient Protective Materials (Greenville, NC) work site.  Worker has the appropriate qualifications to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes. Training is required within six months of worker assuming duty, and once a year thereafter.  Worker is responsible for proper handling, documentation, inspection and transporting around the facility of hazardous wastes. Worker may also be responsible for responding to emergencies involving hazardous waste.  

Competencies

Manufacturing/Maintenance - Ability to operate forklift and overhead cranes Manufacturing/Maintenance - Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures Manufacturing/Maintenance - Knowledge of changeovers/cleaning/set-up, work instructions Manufacturing/Maintenance - Mechanical skills & knowledge including equipment assembly. Manufacturing/Maintenance - Ability to constantly produce at established production rates. Manufacturing/Maintenance - Ability to read gauges, dials, meters and set controllers; ability to coordinate hand-arm manipulation. Personal Skills - Ability to perform mathematical computation; problem solving Personal Skills - Organize, schedule and follow-up on activities. Personal Skills - Creativity and initiative. Personal Skills - Interpersonal and communication skills. Personal Skills - Effective oral and written communication skills. Personal Skills - Ability to identify problems and utilize good decision making skills to resolve. Personal Skills - Ability to maintain accurate records. Personal Skills - Attention to detail, alertness, skill in detecting defects and identify machine or process problems. Personal Skills - Ability to follow directions. Software Skills - Basic computer skills.

Education and Experience 

Two-year technical degree or high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience in manufacturing or military technical experience.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.   Security includes physical security and cyber security. 

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports   Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy    Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint   Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.  Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.